Korea to have 6-day Chuseok holiday with Oct. 2 as extra day off
Aug 31, 2023 · South Korea will have a six-day Chuseok holiday this year, as the government plans to designate Oct. 2 as a one-off temporary holiday in a move aimed at shoring up domestic economy.
Chuseok in Korea - All about Korean Thanksgiving [2024] - 90 …
Oct 7, 2024 · Chuseok (추석), or hangawi (한가위), is one of the biggest holidays in South Korea. It’s a time when families gather together to give thanks to their ancestors for an abundant autumn harvest. Sometimes called Korean Thanksgiving, Chuseok is celebrated with good food, wine, and family gatherings.
Here comes Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) (2024)
September 17, 2024 is Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) in South Korea and this is one of the important traditional festivals for Koreans. Let's talk about some interesting customs about the Korean Chuseok in this blog post.
Chuseok exodus begins ahead of extended 6-day holiday
Sep 27, 2023 · Over 40 million people in Korea are expected to hit the road to visit their hometowns for family reunions or take trips during the nation's extended six-day holiday known as "Chuseok," which...
Chuseok: The Korean Thanksgiving Traffic Chaos - timeanddate.com
Discover how Chuseok, South Korea's harvest festival, causes traffic chaos and why the Full Moon plays a key role in this ancient tradition.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles on final day of Chuseok holiday ...
Sep 17, 2024 · CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles on the final day of a three-day thanksgiving holiday, according to the South’s military.
Chuseok food cost in South Korea hits all-time high
Sep 30, 2023 · During Chuseok, setting up a charye – a table full of food offerings including fruits, rice, fish and meat – is prepared to honour one’s ancestors. However, the cost of preparing a four-person...
Major highways see congestion on 1st day of Chuseok holiday
Sep 18, 2021 · Many sections of major highways in South Korea remained congested with heavy traffic Saturday morning as millions of people headed to their hometowns to celebrate the Chuseok holiday with...
Every Chuseok a stark reminder for families separated during the …
Sep 28, 2023 · SEOUL: For families separated by the Korean War more than seven decades ago, Chuseok – the Korean Thanksgiving Day – is a sombre reminder that time is running out. Both South and North Korea...
How North Koreans Celebrate Chuseok - KBS
Sep 7, 2022 · People who have defected from North Korea might be unfamiliar with the scene of a large number of people hitting the road to visit their rural hometowns on traditional holidays in South Korea. Chuseok refers to an autumn harvest festival that falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar calendar.